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EDITORIAL AND OPINION PAGE L , J AS I SEE IT by Bruce Barton < \ * ...REMEMBERING DR. MARTIN L. BROOKS He stood quietly on the side lines and listened as this marvelous medical dream unfolded before his eyes. But it was not his dream, although many contend he paved the way for the dream makers. Dr. Bobby D. Bray boy, the driving force behind Pembroke Medical Services, was telling about the people involved, the unbelievable hard work, the delays, the continuing pursuit, and he noticed Dr. Martin L. Brooks, seemingly out of the oorner of his eye. (See front page story). t / And Dr. Brayboy recognized hhn: "Dr. Brooks...would you like to say anything?" And he said. "Full speed ahead." I'll admit that I Hke a nicely turned gesture and phrase. I like Dr. Brayboy for recognizing Dr. Martin L. Brooks Tuesday morning at the groundbreaking of the new medical facility being planned for Pembroke- Pembroke Medical Services, Inc. And I liked Dr. Brooks' cool reply: "Full speed ahead." I like a big man and Dr. Brooks showed some of his bigness by attending the function Tuesday morning. A lesser man would not have attended. Many of us remember another place and another time...1958! Indians were denied just about everything you can imagine, especially respect and political and economic participation. And Dr. Martin L. Brooks returned to his native land after many years in Michigan where he had miraculously acquired his medical degree. He came home to serve his people. Indians in Robeson County considered him a Messiah; others considered him a trouble maker. And serve them he has although he has paid a dear price for his dedication to good medical care. He has suffered personal trauma, including the death of his wife, Louise, recently to cancer. The community gave him little when he returned home to minister to them, mostly because they had little to give but because Dr. Brooks is a proud man too. He never asked for much. He just perservered. He has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years in Robeson County. He has most times been the only doctor in the Pembroke area, and certainly the only Indian medical doctor about. He was even denied admittance to the county medical association in those early days, simply because he was an American Indian. But he has kept on keeping on. I like a long distance runner. And Dr. Martin L. Brooks is a long distance runner. if He may stumble from time to time but he never gives up.' After* stumble, in due coarse, he gathers up his resolve and gets back in the race. He was ahead of his time in many respects. He was active politically. He helped tear down a lot of barriers, including the most evil one of all-double voting- although he is not generally credited for his accomplishments. A lot of people say he was ahead of his time. He was too far ahead of the pack to receive the accolades due him. But, said one ancient fella, when told of the new medical facility. "They can bring back Albert Schweitzer from the dead if en they want to. but I am going to keep on going to Dr. Brooks until I don't need a doctor no more. He's the best there is. He can make me stop hurting when no one else can..." The medical profession agrees with the elderly gentleman. Dr. Brooks is acknowledged in medical circles as a first rate general practictioner. especially in the area of diagnostic When the citizens of Pembroke and the surrounding areas look back on Tuesday. April 24, 1979, (the day of the groundbreaking for Pembroke Medical Services. Inc.) they'll recall it as a red letter day because there are enough sick people in Pembroke and Robeson County for 20 doctors. Dr. Brooks probably will have to expand his practice; that's what happens when good competition comes to town. Pro Boxing Here May 4 / Professional boxing returns to Kayetteviue May 4 with an eight-boot card at ? p.m. In Cumberland Coonty Memorial Arena. The main event is the is-ronnd North Carolina heavyweight championship which will pit the current champion. Rocky Jr. Bentiey, against Gaman "Sand man" Parker. Other boots include a heavyweight bent between Gen ton "King" Cochran and "Big Tom" Walker, a middleweight contest between Yue Misha "Kid Dragon" Tschen and "Boston Blackie," and a lightweight fight between Gary "Sundance" Bartow and Odis "The Chief' Locklear. The rest of (he cud has Baildog Patterson versus Don Collins, Joel Patterson versus Ed Smith, and Billy Gladden, "Charlie Bay" Williamson and Percy Vample will Rght in separate bouts. Admission la $15 for golden ringside. $10 for ringside and $4 for general admission. I High School Sports Schedule varsity baseball Tba-aday, Apr! 26i Bladen boro at St. Paula (N). Little field at Ornim (N), Proapect at Max too. Red Springs at Tar heel <N). Magnolia at Nakina (N), and Parkton at Rowland. ' Friday, April 27t West Colum- - bus at Pambroke (N). Lumber ton at Hoke County (N), and East Bladen at Fairmont. Taaaday, May It Pembroke at East Bladen (N). St. Pauls at Littlefield (N), Richmond Coon ty at Lumberton (N), and Orrum at Red Springs (N). j.v. baseball Friday, April 27t Hoke County ar Lumberton Taaaday, May It Lumberton at Richmond County softball Ttaaday, April 26t Pembroke at East Bladen. Maxton at Prospect, Tar Heel at Red Springs, and Rowland at Park ton. Maaday, April 30t West Co lumbus at Pembroke. TENNIS Friday, Aprfl 271 Hoke County at lumberton Taaaday, May It 3-Rivers Conference Singles Tourna ment. Wedaeaday, May 2t 3-Rivers Conference Doubles Tourna ment. TENNIS RESULTS Bulldoga win Pair St. Paris 9 Whtteville 0 Singles- thompson (SP) over Straughan (W) 6-2, 6-3; Wal ters (SP) over Holt (W) 6-0, 6-1: Monroe (SP) over Monds (W) 6-2. 6-1: Crenshaw (SP) over Thompson (W) 6*1, 6-4; White (SP) over Parks (W) 6-1, 6-1; and Johnson (SP) over Baker (W) 6-1, 6-0. Piriilin Walters A Thompson (SP) over Straughan A Parks (W) 8-1; Crenshaw A White (SP) over Holt A Baker (W) 8-3; Ray A McCormick (SP) over Thompson A Howard (W) 8-5. Recerdai St. Pauls (13-0). Whiteville (unavailable) St. Paala 9 Laney 0 Ska gloat Thompson (SP) over Vann (L)6-2, 6-1; Walters (SP) over Russell (L) 6-1, 6-1; Monroe (SP) over Pigford (L) 6-3, 6-4; Crenshaw (SP) over Howell (L) 6-2. 7-5; White (SP) over Hall (L) 6-2, 6-1; Ray (SP) over Helms (L) 6-2, 6-2 Doritlaai Walters A Thomspn (SP) over Russell A Vann (L) 8-3; Johnson A White (SP) over Rigford A McGee (L) 8-4; McCormick A Graham (SP) over Howell A Helms (L) 8-6 Recardsi St. Pauls (12-0), Laney (unavailable) w 521-2626 THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY by The Lumbee Publishing Company. Inc. P.O. Boa 1075. Pembroke. N.C. 28372 PoMteattoo No. V7B3SO Seeeod Claae Postage PaM a< Pembroke BRU?BABTON, QAMY L. BARTON r??? MAROARRTLOCIORAI * *? **" *?? COHWM BRAYBOT Ai i.Bafcglri.iR Will. DONALOA LEIGH LOCKLKAR fi ___ nuns or ubknttt M gnat mm Am mnmMt *? MWfi Km tMm?* i mmm wwigi m hmn> to to tMaga I mm mtf Mm ?Mmi m taw Km 4Mw*mm UP FROM OUST & DARKNESS by Lew Barton. Third Century Artist TODAY JUST HASN'T BEEN MY DAY Today jutt hasn't been my day Not one thing's turned out right I overslept and missed my meal. I broke my bedside light. I stepped on my poor kitten's tail As I dashed off for work. I blundered in the wrong restroom | And drove some chick berserk. And so it's been throughout the day... Much better off I'd been If I had stayed in bed all day. With such luck, one can't win. L.B. 1979 I COME NOT TO PEAKE CEASAB During the past few days, we have been subjected to the most bedazzling display of political wizzardry in thegnnalsof Robeson County politics. In the brightness of deceptive illusions, the name of a Republican somehow got replaced by that of a Democrat. And the man who fought bitterly to destroy Old Main, somehow came out sounding like the man who actually restored her. Which is okay. I guess. U you happen to like political baffoonery and bologna. As for me. I'm an historian and a realist. I can afford fantasies only in the privacy and stillness of my bedroom. Now that the fanfare and ballyhoo are temporarily stilled. I must calmly and coldly contemplate our past. And resolutely decide this question: Dp.4 want my to befeve a la ah sat oar past? Or da ws all awe ear posterity the aim pis truth? I found the answer and 1 feel sure you will, too. I come, therefore, not to praise Ceasar and wish him god's speed at his moment of departure, but rather to set the record straight. And the record of official decisions and official actions does not read that English E. Jones saved Old Main, all the recent publicity notwithstanding. JIM TO THE RESCUE I was at PSU on that fateful day that James E. Holshouser promised that if elected Governor, he would do everything in his power to save Old Main. I remember well because it was I who asked him the inevitable question: "If elected, what are you going to do about Old Main?" "Save Old Mainl Save Old Main!" roared a couple dozen of our Tuscarora brethern, stationed in the hall just outside our door. Before he left the PSU campus that day, the Governor-to be was already making plans with Mrs. Janie Maynor Locklear and others as to Old Main's future. Jim kicked off his campaign in Pembroke. And he did it with a full-scaldndian dance. Robeson Indians joined hands with other Indians to dance happily around in circles. It was the initiation of a political campaign such as Robeson's politicians had never seen, nor were ever likely to see again. Jim's political promise paid off- for him and for us. Largely because of his decisions in iln direction of tMd Main, he became the first Republican Governor of North Carolina in 70 years. Now, I'm not saying that Jim did it all alone. Democrats helped, too-by the score they helped. And eventually they even wrote the salvation of Old Main into their political platform. But it was Jamt-s E. Holshouser who grabbed the Old Main football and ran victoriously with it toward the finish line. And he never let go until the restoration of Old Main was assured. No one else could have done or did as much. HELPERS Oh sure, I was firstto sound the alarm. And Dan ford Dial was the first warrior on the Indian warpath. The Tuscarora joined him and Harold Deese with open hearts. Janie Maynor Locklear, Brantley Blue, Shirley Lowiy, Dexter Brooks, Earl Hughes Oxendine, Mrs. Elizabeth Maynor, Carnell Locklear, and others, were in the fight practically from the word go. BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL U.S. Indian Claims Commissioner Brantley Blue gave direction to our efforts from an early date. He also put the campaign on a big league basis by winning the support of the National Congress of American Indians, and other such prestigious organizations. He won the support of the White House and the fight went on. JAMES E., NOT ENGLISH E. SAVED OLD MAIN Chancellor English E. Jones bitterly contested every step in the direction of saving Old Main-until a Republican Governor took over and his role in the matter was ordered in the opposite direction by his superiors. But even se, Old Main was razed by the flames of an arsonist or arsonists while in the protective custody of English E. Jones WHO BURNED OLD MAIN? The battle to save Old Main grew increasingly hotter. Jones began to refer to Save Old Mainers as "those people" and refused to even discuss the possibility of saving Old Main with us. PROTECTIVE CUSTODY A MIST The protective custody of Old Main became apparent when white students, siding with Jones, publicly threatened to knock down the building themselves-with sledge hammers. We immediately placed the building under survelliance. Recognizing the dangers involved. 1 went on television and warned such students and all other people so inclined, of the high feelings of Indian people in the matter. "I'm threatening no one." I said. "But I am warning them of the dangers involved. Anyone attempting to harm that building will be taking his life jnto his own hands." Eventually. Jones took over protective custody of the building, padlocking It. fencing it in and allowing not even reporters to enter. How, then, did arsonists enter the building, pour kerosene in three different aregs and then escape undetected by anyone, not even the night watchman? The finger of suspicion points to someone on the inside. No convictions were forthcoming, however, not even when Gov. Holshouser offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to any such convictions. "LKTITBURN!" I'm accusing no one. but facts are facts I was standing within earshot whan the Chairman ef the PSU Board of Trustees sard to fireman battling the flames "Let It bum' It should have been burned dawn bag ago'" Janes stand nearby. Whether he heard what the chairman said sethe Bremen. Ida net knew Bui I de knew that I went ta Jonas with this Infnrtnetiea numedistlev "You are I . + responsible." I sensed. "That building was tn your protective custody and. look at it now !" Or words to that effect. WHO BURNED OLD MAIN? I soli don't know who burned Old Main. And my suspicions I will keep to myself. But I darn well know who didn't save Old Main. And I know who did. His name is James E.-not English E. And the fact that he is a Republican makes not the slightest bit of difference to me. I warn my grandchildren and their grandchildren, after them, to know- the truth about who saved Old Main. And I'm happy to have had some small part in h myself. A Tribute to Mr: Tom Oxendine by W. Loanle Revels Today, they burled "Mr. Tom" Oxendine- a great American, a leader, teacher, scholar, statesman, farmer, father, neighbor, friend, sportsman. Christian- a proud Lumbec Indian: but. above all- a man. His smile w as as much a part of him as the clothes he w ore or the way he combed his hair. He somehow knew it was contagious and so enjoyed spreading it around. He never met a man he could not talk to. He was always happy- a cheerful hello, a hearty handshake, a funny storv these were his trademarks. He loved young people. For over 40 years, he taught them the 3R's: love of God and county: respect for one's fellow man: how to live, how to work, how to play: yes. he taught them many things, but above all. he taught them to dream, to aim high, to literally reach for the stars. A visionary, he long ago envisioned a day in his native Robeson County when young Indian boys and girls would unlike the days of his boyhood- have opportunities to successfully compete and excel in every fact of life. The Great Spirit allowed him to stay with us< until he had seen our young people become lawyers, doctors, engineers, teachers, preachers, elected to public office, school superintendents, pharmacists, manufacturers, college professors, university chancellors, and anything else they wanted to become. As "Mr. Tom" had done before them, they too met the challenge head on and found their successful places in the sun. A devoted husband, he leaves a kind and gentle wife to carry on as the matriach of the family he was so very proud of. A loving, kind, considerate-yet stern and demanding- father, he reared eight children who followed in the footsteps of their father. They knew they were expected to be successful and to offer something worthwhile to humanity because their father had shown, not merely told, them how. Yes. today they buried Mr. Tom. His memory, his smile, his gentleness live on in the hearts and minds of us all. He. like our Indian grandfathers of old. left us a legacy- a heritage rich with promise and bright with hope. I would like to especially challenge the Indian youth to practice the ways and wisdom of this great man. I knew "Mr. Tom" all my life, it seems. I loved, admired and respected him. He was to me a symbol of greatness, of respect, of honor, of integrity, of success.Today. when I heard that this great baseball player has finally played his last game on this ball field, I closed my eyes and envisioned once more a smiling, witty, dark-skinned man who loved his God and his people. 1 whispered goodbye while still managing a smile. You see. "Mr. Tom" would have wanted it that pay..Yes. that's the way he was. THE MESSAGE OF THE HOUR j I would like 10 present this outline to even- God called preacher and teacher in Robeson and adjoining counties. Not only for you to read, but for you to preach and teach to the people in your churches on a regular basis, to inform and warn them about: I. The Death. Burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 2-2) (I Corinthians 15. 12 thru 19.) II. An eternal salvation to whosoever w ill accept and believe in the heart. (John 5:24) (Romans 0:23) (Eph. 2:8) (Romans 10:4). Ill That there is an eternal hell at the end of a Christ less life. (254 times in 234 Chapters of God's Word). IV. The Bible fact that Jesus is coming real, real soon. Why I believe it to be any day now. because of the signs. I. Sodom and Gomorrah days- 2. Peter 2:5-8: Noah's Day. Matthew 24:.V*-34. Most of all the fig tree- Matthew 24:32-35. V. Immediately following this comes the tribulation period for seven years on this earth, better known as Jacobs Trouble. This is the seventy weeks spoken of by Daniel in Daniel 9:20-27. During this time the Saints will be at the Judgement Seat (I Corinthians 3:11-15). then at the Marriage Supper (Revelations l9:h-9). VI. Then comes the Saints with the King of Kings back to this earth (Rev. 19:11-14) to see Christ set up his Kingdom. We will reign with him one thousand years and there will be peace on earth at last for one thousand vears. (Revelations 20:1-4). VII. Then comes the Great White Throne Judgement (Revelations 20:11-15) where all sinners and ungodly shall appear to be judged for eternity. VIII. Then comes the saints moving to the city that John saw coming down out of heaven (Revelations 21). We will be with Jesus forever in our new home. We extend a hearty welcome to visit our church, the Gospel of Grace Baptist Church. W. Elm Street. Maxton. North Carolina. This Church is the end of your search for an Independent Missionary Baptist Church. P a a t o r U^a ofc B^a w- e^a Recipient of Rex S. Winslow Scholarship Chapel Hill-Terry Dean Bray boy of Pembroke it the recipi ent of a Re* S. Winslow Scholarship at the University of North Carolina School of Business Administration. The Re*. S. Winslow Scho larship was established hy the NC Real Estate F.ducational Foundation as an annual award in memory of the late Dr.Winslow. This year three Re* S. Winslow Scholarships were given, valued at $400 each. Brayhoy. a senior majoring in business administration at UNC'-CH. is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Brayboy of Pem broke. He is a graduate of East Wake High School in Wendell. ???hp.' ?mhhhbhbb Terry Dewi Brartxn Observes Golden Wedding Anniversary Mr. ami Mn. Tall Lowry celebrated tbelr 50th wedding anniversary on April IS, 1979 at Tabernacle Baptist Chnrcb. Mr. aad Mn. Lowry are two of the fooader* of the charch. They observed the oecootoa by reded lea ting their marriage vow*. Rev. Nook Locklear officiated oad Rev. Tommy Hiifka rendered tke prayer. Mr. Lowry woo born July 2, 1907 la Greenoboro, Mloo. Mr*. Jalke Lowry wao born October IS, 1905 la Roboooo County. Tbey were united In J* marralge m Apt* II, 1929 In DIUm, Soath Carolina. Mr. Mr*. Tafl Lowry arc ahown abave ndldkaltai (Mr marriage vawa. Rev. Nash Locfelear la ehewi official big and lav. Tommy Hagglna la abowa, left, wHneoaing the Con Men -vs- Good Old Boys Ljmberton The "Con- Men" of Raleigh meet the "Good Old Boys" of Lumberton on Wed nesday. May 2. when the Nonh Carolina General Ass embly travels to Robeson County to compete with the Lumberton Lions Club in a benefit basketball game for the Robeson County Cancer Crusade. Don Cooper and Jim Kirk land of the Lions Club are co chairing the event which is scheduled for May 2 at 7:20 (m. at the Robeson County ec re at ion Center located on the corner of Pine It and P.luabethtown Road in Lum berton . Rep. Nonce Locfcloar. Rob eson County Cancer (reeede Chairman, in making the announcement, commented. "I am especially pleased that the Lions Club is taking an interest in the project. Hope fully the event will be a great push in our efforts to raise the SI0.000 needed In meeting the county goal for the Cancer Crusade." Locklear will be among the fifteen North Carolina Repre sentatives and Senators dress ing out-to challenge the Lions in the game. All proceeds from the game go toward the Robeson County Cancer fund raising project. Tickets may bo purchased from any Lomberton Lions Club member or may bo purchased at *0 door. Admis sion's tl.OO fm further ticket informatkn. please telrphane Ol lib I F1 I r I I THBCABOUNA INDIAN VOICE Arrends Foreign Language ? --Workshop Vivian Sterling, left, and Mr*. Dolores J one.. Mrs. Dolores Jones, a Span ish teacher at Pembroke Seni or High, and Vivian Sterling, an exchange student from Venemla. were participants at a recent Foriegn Language Weekend at Lantana Lodge, Caswell Beach. Mrs. Jones was one of the guest speakers and gave a 30 minute presentation in the target language entitled "Arros Con Polio: Sharing Ideas Which Have Been Suc cessful In The Classroom." During the presentation she related to the International Exchange Program of which the school has been affiliated for the past 8 yean.. She introduced Ms. Sterling who it this year's exchange student. . Vivian had a chance to exchan ge cultural ideas with natives of Spain. Cuha and Chile. The purpose of the seminar was for the teachers la baoane totally immersed in the Span ish language in every aspect, TdAflMfl gn^ HilU?oa e fwlnf* tWIvue iflVwVIn eut North Carolina wear in attendee so. The ismina/la an annual aasuranus and it span* tared by the North Cereiet Department of Puhhc Inetrur i
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